Amex travel credit & cancelling card

[Jamesaurus]

Hi AusFF team,

I have booked accommodation with my Amex Explorer travel credit.

The trip is not till September, but if I cancel my card now will the booking remain? The balance is zero.

(I.e. is the amex booking a separate issue to me still having the card).

 

[sudoer]

You can cancel the card and the booking will remain valid.

The only issue is if the property cancels the stay for some reason and you are entitled to a refund but don't have the card open, Amex can't return the TC to you. This doesn't apply to voluntary cancellations as the TC is non-refundable I believe. In both cases you should try to move the booking to different dates if possible.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Hi AusFF team,

I have booked accommodation with my Amex Explorer travel credit.

The trip is not till September, but if I cancel my card now will the booking remain? The balance is zero.

(I.e. is the amex booking a separate issue to me still having the card).

Ive cancelled the card before the booking took place a number of times. No issues.